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International midfielder skips training to complete Arsenal move
MOHAMED ELNENY has skipped Basel training as he closes in on a move to Arsenal.
Mohamed Elneny is said to be waiting on a visa before being unveiled by Arsenal
The Swiss club held their first session since returning from the Christmas break yesterday and it's understood Elneny was not in attendance.
Basel's official website confirmed the absence of the midfielder as well as Yoichiro Kakitani, who has returned to Japanese club Cerezo Osaka.
Elneny's arrival will be music to Arsenal fan's ears as the club has been plagued by injuries to midfielders this season.
Arsene Wenger is currently without Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquelin, Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky.